VIERKANDT, Fredrick C.J. "Fritz" 1916-1999

VIERKANDT, BESSMAN, TEETER

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 10/26/2010 at 21:10:46

FREDRICK CARL VIERKANDT

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ROCKFORD, IOWA - Fredrick "Fritz" Carl Vierkandt, 82, of Valleyview Nursing Home, Eldora, died Thursday (March 25, 1999) at the Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center, Marshalltown.

Funeral services are tentatively set for 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Rockford. Interment will be in the Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.

Visitation will be held beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday until time of services at the church.

Fullerton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (515) 423-8676.

Globe Gazette, March 26, 1999
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Social Sec. Death Index:

VIERKANDT, FREDRICK C. J.
b: 04 Jul 1916
d: 25 Mar 1999
(Verified)
age: 82
res: 50126 (Iowa Falls, Hardin, IA)
SSN issued in Iowa

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FREDERICK 'FRITZ' CARL VIERKANDT

ROCKFORD, IOWA - Frederick "Fritz" Carl Vierkandt, 82, of Valleyview Nursing Home, Eldora, died Thursday (March 25, 1999) at the Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center, Marshalltown.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. today at the First United Methodist Church in Rockford, with the Rev. Rosemary Rohde-Frank officiating. Interment to follow in the Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.

Visitation will beginning at 11 a.m. until time of services today at the church.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to direct memorials to the Frederick Vierkandt Memorial Fund.

Fritz was born July 4, 1916, the son of Carl and Mamie (Bessman) Vierkandt, in Buckeye. Following his local schooling, Fritz attended seminary in Minnesota. On Jan. 25, 1942, Fred was inducted into the United States Army. He served his country as a Technician Fifth Grade and was also involved in arranging the entertainment on the base. Fred's duty ended on October 6, 1945, due to demobilization of troops. He returned home to later be united in marriage to Lou Ellen Teeter in Minnesota.

Fritz was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting pheasants, deer, rabbits and squirrels. He could also be found fishing whenever possible. Fred was an entertainer with his story telling and singing ability. He loved to visit with friends and family and always looked forward to family gatherings. After finishing all of his other activities, Fred would spend the rest of his time reading.

Fred is survived by one stepson, William and his wife, Bonnie Teeter, of Parkersburg, W.V.; two sisters, Lola Wilson of Iowa Falls, and Velma Peterson of Pahrump, Nev.; one grandson, Thomas Teeter; one great-granddaughter, Autumn; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lou Ellen in 1978; one infant sister, Kathleen; and one brother, George.

Fullerton Funeral Home (515) 423-8676.

Globe Gazette